Tooth extraction in Hong Kong: prices, rules and what to ask
A simple tooth extraction in Hong Kong usually costs HK$600 to HK$750 at a clinic, and a complex extraction HK$1,200 to HK$2,200, not counting wisdom teeth. Wisdom tooth removal is much higher, at about HK$5,000 to HK$10,000 privately. For a price on your own tooth, request current offers on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Hong Kong, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Procedure | Price |
|---|
| General tooth extraction, clinic | HK$600–750 |
| Complex extraction, excluding wisdom teeth | HK$1,200–2,200 |
| Simple wisdom tooth extraction | HK$700–2,000 |
| Wisdom tooth removal, surgical or non-surgical | HK$5,000–10,000 |
| Primary (baby) tooth extraction | HK$500–3,000 |
Public care and private fees
Fees depend on who pays. The public dental general session charges non-eligible persons HK$850 for a consultation, which includes extractions and other emergency oral surgery. One clinic's page says wisdom tooth surgery is free for eligible HKID holders, while non-eligible patients pay HK$1,190. If you are not sure which group applies, ask the clinic before booking.
Rules for the dentist
The local dental council sets a licensing examination for dentists, and the eligibility rules require at least four years of full-time dental training. Check that the dentist is registered before you book. One clinic's fee note mentions anaesthesia and medication separately, so ask whether the quoted fee includes them.
Season and timing
Extraction is not seasonal, so the calendar matters less than how quickly you can be seen. Winter here runs from December to February and summer from June to August. A tooth that is painful or swollen should not wait for a quieter month. Ask the clinic for the earliest appointment.
What to write in your request
Name the tooth or teeth, whether it is a wisdom tooth, and how complex it looks from any X-ray or CT scan you have. Say how many teeth are involved, what pain relief you need, and any health conditions the dentist should know about. Add your area (Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun), when you can come, and your budget in HK$.
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Questions and answers
How much does a tooth extraction cost in Hong Kong?
A general extraction at a clinic is listed at HK$600 to HK$750, and a complex one at HK$1,200 to HK$2,200, excluding wisdom teeth. Primary (baby) tooth extraction ranges from HK$500 to HK$3,000.
How much is wisdom tooth removal?
Privately, wisdom tooth removal costs about HK$5,000 to HK$10,000, and a simple wisdom tooth extraction about HK$700 to HK$2,000, depending on the case. One clinic's page says eligible HKID holders can have wisdom tooth surgery free.
Is treatment cheaper in a public clinic?
The figures found suggest so for some patients. The public dental general session charges non-eligible persons HK$850 for a consultation, which includes extractions and emergency oral surgery.
Does the dentist need a licence?
Dentists must pass the local licensing examination, and the eligibility rules require at least four years of full-time dental training. Check the registration before you book.
